Report: Browns Have Zero Interest in Brian Hoyer Extension

Yesterday the talk was that Brian Hoyer and his camp were not interested in an extension unless Johnny Manziel was moved. We covered that here for you. Jason Cole this morning reported that he did not have any inside information in particular, instead was just talking about what he thought could/would be true.

Now comes a report that the Cleveland Browns have shown zero interest in extension talks, even though Hoyer has started off the year so well:

Werder is a long time NFL reporter, not bound to spread rumors. Instead his information is likely based on well sourced information. That information could be coming from Hoyer’s agent as a way to get sympathy among Browns fans.

Both sides are in a very difficult position. The Browns have only had Hoyer starting for half a season. Even though he has been very successful there is no guarantee that he is a long term solution to a problem that has plagued the team for decades. The Browns also have invested in a first round quarterback, Manziel, whom they likely still have high hopes for. If Hoyer had one more year on his contract none of this would be a concern, the Browns could feel comfortable with what they have in both quarterbacks to make a decision. That is where the Franchise Tag could come into play.

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For Hoyer he has to believe that he has shown he can be the guy starting for a playoff caliber team. After his injury last season he also knows that on one play everything could change for him. Manziel’s presence, and owner Jimmy Haslam’s reported love of him, creates concern whether he would be pushed out or cut even if playing well.

Both likely hope for a good resolution to this issue. The Franchise Tag would be a last resort that would create tension on both sides. The Browns would waste a ton of cap space and Hoyer would be limited in his options to move on somewhere where he is wanted. The dearth of starting QB talent and the importance of the position also give Hoyer a ton of leverage, which he would lose if tagged.

What do you think about this report?